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2010 Family Dynamics Exploring Self-Sufficiency Train-The-Trainer Conference - Presented by Mable Jones, The Jones Connection

Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM - Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM (ET)

Atlanta, GA

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Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
General Registration Ended $575.00 $0.00
Discounted Bulk Registration (for five participants) Ended $2,500.00 $0.00

Event Details

The Family Dynamics Conference, sponsored by THE JONES CONNECTION, will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on January 14-17, 2010.  The conference will utilize a train-the-trainer format.  The train-the-trainer curriculum will assist staff in the development and implementation of the Family Partnership Agreements.

The EXPLORING SELF-SUFFICIENCY series used in this training is designed to help parents increase their knowledge and skills in the following areas:

  • Identifying sources of stress and dealing with stress reduction
  • Utilizing financial planning and money management techniques
  • Recognizing employment opportunities and alternative methods of income generation
  • Analyzing the need for sources of supportive services

This conference has been planned with the critical needs of Head Start families and staff in mind.  Attendance and active participation will prove to be beneficial to all attendees, both during the conference and afterward at their respective agencies.

Who should attend?  Head Start directors, Family & Community Partnership staff, Male Involvement coordinators, Parent Involvement coordinators, Education staff, Policy Council/Policy Committee members, and members of Boards of Directors. CEU credits will be issued.

Our host hotel, the beautiful Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta has a block of rooms for a government rate of $140/night (single) and $160/night (double).  Please make your reservations directly at 404.223.2300 no later than January 6 and reference THE JONES CONNECTION group rate.

Questions?  Please contact conference director Denise Blake at Denise@thejonesconnection.com or 404.758.1292.

 

Please register early and we look forward to seeing you in Atlanta in January!

 

Best Regards,

 

Mable Jones, President

When & Where



Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park
267 Marietta Street
Atlanta, GA 30313

Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM - Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM (ET)


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The Jones Connection



The Jones Connection is a consulting firm dedicated to strengthening Head Start and Early Head Start programs.  Since 1984, this minority female-owned business has demonstrated turn-key, successful solutions to a myriad of institutional challenges, and has particular empathy and sensitivity to the children, parents and families that we serve.


The Jones Connection has consistently remained at the forefront of recognizing and internalizing each major change in Head Start policy and administration, customizing training opportunities and resource materials that enable program staff to stay current as well.

Headed by Mable Jones, herself a former Head Start parent as its president, The Jones Connection is a major force in Head Start governance, touching more than 300 programs, which serve over 150,000 families.